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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Erbil

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    5,044 EGP
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 20 min
  • Direct airlines AJet
  • Arrival airports EBL
  • Best days to book Saturday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    4,759 EGP

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Erbil

Cheapest Direct Flight

AJet

AJet
31 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 35m
Non-stop
SAWEBL
Shortest Flight

AJet

AJet
8 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
SAWEBL

AJet

AJet
7 Oct, Wed
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
SAWEBL

AJet

AJet
9 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
SAWEBL

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
8 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
ISTEBL

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 35m
Non-stop
ISTEBL

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
9 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 35m
Non-stop
ISTEBL

Last update: 23 September 2026 22:41

Direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil

AJet

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Erbil Flights

Cheapest Day16 October Friday
Best Price
4,936 EGP
Average Price
5,325 EGP
7,906 EGP
4,936 EGP
6,367 EGP
23Wed
Sep
5,045 EGP
24Thu
7,906 EGP
25Fri
5,907 EGP
26Sat
6,669 EGP
27Sun
4,986 EGP
28Mon
5,257 EGP
29Tue
4,945 EGP
30Wed
4,945 EGP
01Thu
Oct
6,513 EGP
02Fri
5,546 EGP
03Sat
5,743 EGP
04Sun
4,945 EGP
05Mon
4,945 EGP
06Tue
4,945 EGP
07Wed
4,945 EGP
08Thu
5,072 EGP
09Fri
5,072 EGP
10Sat
4,945 EGP
11Sun
4,945 EGP
12Mon
4,945 EGP
13Tue
5,113 EGP
14Wed
5,110 EGP
15Thu
4,936 EGP
16Fri
5,113 EGP
17Sat
4,945 EGP
18Sun
4,945 EGP
19Mon
5,113 EGP
20Tue
4,945 EGP
21Wed
4,945 EGP
22Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Erbil City Center from Airport

Erbil International Airport

Airport Shuttle Services

Public transportation in Erbil is not very developed. The most preferred option to go to the city center from the airport is the airport shuttle services which are offered free of charge. You can reach the city center by the shuttle services departing every 15 minutes.

Taxi

If you don't prefer the shuttle service, you can also reach the city center by the taxis waiting for you at the exit of the airport. If you want to take a taxi, make sure the driver doesn't take you a long way unnecessarily. Besides, the taxis at the airport run like minibuses. Therefore, if you are going to the same destination together with some other passengers, you can share the taxi with them.

Erbil Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
23 Sep
Clear
39°27°
Thursday
24 Sep
Clear
35°23°
Friday
25 Sep
Clear
35°21°
Saturday
26 Sep
Cloudy
38°22°
Sunday
27 Sep
Clear
38°24°

More Information About Erbil

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Erbil flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Erbil flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Erbil flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Erbil International Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Erbil is 1416 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Erbil flights is Saturday.
AJet organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Erbil.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with AJet starts from approximately 3,446 EGP.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
4,525 EGP
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
AJet
3,446 EGP
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Turkish Airlines
10,628 EGP
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 15 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 19.09.2026

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